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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.07, 317.79 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.07, 317.79 and 90.16 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.07 : 317.79 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.07/317.79 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.07x = 317.79 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.07x = 28,651.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651.95/212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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